Hope Christian Academy Lions (Starke, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Open Bible Christian (Valdosta, GA), 84-64 in a league bout.

With the win, Hope Christian Academy upgrades its record to 15-4 on the season. The Lions travel to First Assembly Christian Academy (Ocala, FL) to clash with the Eagles in a Southeastern Christian bout on Monday, February 6. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 13-6. First Assembly Christian Academy lost 47-40 in their recent league bout against Gainesville Christian Community (Gainesville, FL)

Next up, the clash with the Gainesville Christian Community Warriors (Gainesville, FL) in a Southeastern Christian bout, on Saturday, February 4. Open Bible Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 14-6 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 10-9 record after their 47-40 league win over First Assembly Christian Academy (Ocala, FL).